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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,621.62, 1,177,896.78 and 509,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,621.62, 1,177,896.78 and 509,393.76 is: 702,903.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,621.62 : 1,177,896.78 = 509,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,621.62/1,177,896.78 = 509,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,621.62x = 1,177,896.78 × 509,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,621.62x = 600,013,269,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,013,269,656.09/853,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,903.08

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